I want to disassemble one of my spare dimmer switches.
The rheostat assy is held together by a clip that engage a groove in the shaft. See pic.
Is there a way to remove that clip without destroying it?
I never had any luck removing them without damage, BUT I did buy a few spares at either Canadian Tire, Lowes or Home Depot. Sorry, it was a while ago and I can't remember exactly which store.
Thanks jb. I'm thinking it is a one time use thing also. Replace with a circlip or similar i guess.
Yes they are basically a single usage assembly.
Always has been a 40/60 for me with removals. If you can get something under it on both sides. Similar to wire cutters but the flush cut type. Use them to rock it back and forth and as circular as possible. This can kind of walk it up the shaft.
Sometimes effective.
I've used two hook picks to get under the petals and pry them out a bit on similar ones. If they don't break you can sometimes reform them so they will hold again.
Quote from: gzig5 on September 02, 2020, 12:41:48 PM
I've used two hook picks
Ya, I used a hook pick and the clip snapped into two pieces. I'll have to look around for a suitable replacement.
Interestingly, I have about 4.0 - 4.5 ohm resistance over the riveted connections from one side of the board to the other. I guess I'll have to drill out those rivets, clean up and replace.
I was at my Home Depot yesterday and checked, they didn't have the right size. Their smallest was 3/16, I believe you need a 1/8 "Push Nut Fastener"
https://www.homedepot.ca/product/paulin-3-16-push-nut-fastener-10p/1000146823
Thanks Jay Bee :bigthumb:
I've been having the same luck locally. Really don't want a hundred of them..
I don't know, what do you make of this. I hope they're real and not trying to fake us out with it being $1.11 X 25 for the pack.
https://cliphouse.com/av8863.aspx
Quote from: Jay Bee on October 28, 2020, 07:13:54 AM
I don't know, what do you make of this. I hope they're real and not trying to fake us out with it being $1.11 X 25 for the pack.
https://cliphouse.com/av8863.aspx
Should be 1.11 total for the 25.If you click "add to cart", the shopping cart has a price of 1.11.
Quote from: Jay Bee on October 28, 2020, 07:13:54 AM
I don't know, what do you make of this. I hope they're real and not trying to fake us out with it being $1.11 X 25 for the pack.
https://cliphouse.com/av8863.aspx
:lookatthat:
I'll try it out and let you know. Looks like they have a lot of stuff. I'll peruse their wares a bit before I order. Probably end up spending fifty or a hundred bucks... :bricks:
I wonder what their shipping charge would be from Texas to Ontario. Maybe I'll experiment with an order and cancel it just before a "Pay Now" button.
Are you sure it's 1/8", that seems big...I buy 1/8" ones from NAPA for heater control cables etc... :dunno:
I just measured my spare dimmer, the shaft that protrudes from its back was .124 inches or 3.15 mm.
Wow...I'm surprized :alan2cents:
Geez Louise, seriously - about 10 bucks each with shipping :Thud: At least it's Canadian dollars :takemymoney:
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/2-Pack-1-8-Push-On-Nuts/124246520489?hash=item1cedab72a9:g:GKgAAOSwsuNe~8Ve